Luis Rodriguez grew up in South San Gabriel in Los Angeles County during the 1960s, in a largely Mexican immigrant neighborhood that he says embodies resilience.
Srishti Prabha is a freelance writer and editor with bylines in NPR, KQED, CapRadio, and The Sacramento Observer. They focus on education, cultural identity, and health, particularly stories impacting communities of color, while also exploring themes of culture and society, immigration, and regional interests. Prabha's work has been featured in notable outlets including Jefferson Public Radio, Education Writers Association, and LAist.com.











